Vak: Studio Classroom 5 credits: 8

In the course Studio Classroom, in semesters 5 and 6, students learn through research, reflection and discussions how to carry out Practice-based research and critically reflect on their studio work. In collaboration with the team of teachers in the Studio course, a theory teacher guides students in embodying their studio documentation into a reflective practice of their own. 
This associated reflective practice can be defined as planned and deliberate activities that engage the students in a critical manner with the relationship between conceptual, theoretical and practical concerns in the content and context of visual art.
In the Third Year these concerns are strongly related to the themes of the Studio course.
Part of the Studio Classroom is that students participate in associated reflective events, such as public lectures or seminars, symposia or artist talks.
 
Included in the Studio Classroom is the subject Theory in Practice which provides an increasingly individual learning programme in independent historical and theoretical research in selected aspects of contemporary art.  Students work in small groups to explore advanced topics through an examination of theories and literature. In consultation with the teacher, students choose a theme or topic, such as autonomy, engagement, power, or authenticity. In this course, there is a major emphasis on language and image; texts are discussed, enhancing the relation to creative practice. Case studies are used to explore core concepts, issues, theories and approaches to knowledge-construction. Students develop advanced skills in visual analysis, critical thinking and writing about art and imagery, as well as approaches to visual and textual research.  Students also engage in contemporary debates on culture and art history. Students produce a written report outlining the process that includes their own resource collection.